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Sunday, December 2019
Winter Celebration: The Magical Woods
Come visit a magical land of gnomes and fairy families throughout the Davis Center lobby, and discover other mythical creatures in The Enchanted Hollow. Plus, enjoy the annual holiday tree walk, scavenger hunt, and seasonal flowers. Call Fellows Riverside Gardens at 330-740-7116 for details. Open November 30-December 29, 10:00am-5:00pm. Closed Mondays and Christmas Day. *On Saturdays, Fellows Riverside Gardens is open late until 7 pm for Winter Nights. Experience the outdoor light display and the Unicorn Games and crafts.
Find out more »Tea with Santa
Piccadilly Parlour will host Tea with Santa on Sundays, December 1, 8, & 15, from 12:00pm-2:00pm; and Sundays, December 15 & 22, from 3:00pm-5:00pm. $18.95 per child includes chicken nuggets, mini cheese pizza, PBJs, mini corn dogs, fresh fruit on the side, and sweets served tea party style. Beverage included. $19.95 per adult includes a medley of miniature tea sandwiches such as traditional cucumber, walnut cream cheese wedges, egg & chive, chicken and tuna salad, our homemade quiche slivers, and…
Find out more »Memories of Christmas Past: By the Fireside
The Arms Family Museum is sparkling for the holiday season! Memories of Christmas Past, the annual holiday spectacular, is in its 12th year in the 1905 Arts & Crafts mansion of Olive and Wilford Arms. The theme for 2019 is "By the Fireside". Inspired by the museum’s mix of fireplaces from the Arts and Crafts Design Movement and later architectural styles, the fireside theme represents the heart of the home and an icon of holiday celebrations. The Mahoning Valley Historical…
Find out more »Ornament Making Workshop – Memories of Christmas Past
From 12:00pm to 4:00pm on Sunday, December 8, 2019, the Mahoning Valley Historical Society will instruct a holiday ornament-making workshop for all ages. There will be designs and crafts for all ability levels, including the most experienced crafters. The workshop will be located in the Carriage House building directly behind Arms Family Museum. Traci Manning, MVHS Curator of Education, will provide instruction.
Find out more »The Nutcracker – Ballet Western Reserve
It’s back and better than ever! Ballet Western Reserve’s The Nutcracker with a 1920s Jazz Age twist. A family-friendly and affordable event featuring the music of Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Glenn Miller and more PERFORMED LIVE by YSU’s Jazz Ensemble. It’s THE holiday event that’s not to be missed! Performances are Friday, December 6 at 8:00pm; and Sunday, December 8 at 2:00pm. To purchase tickets, call 330-259-0555, go to stambaughauditorium.com, or visit the Florence and Ward Beecher Box Office at…
Find out more »Frozen Jr. – The Youngstown Playhouse
The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre presents the musical Frozen Jr. Based on the 2018 Broadway musical! Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle come to life onstage, with all of the memorable Kristen Anderson-Lopez/Robert Lopez songs from the animated film, plus five new songs written for the stage production! Performances are Friday, December 6 at 7:30pm; Saturday, December 7 at 7:30pm; and Sunday, December 8 at 2:30pm. For tickets, call 330-788-8739 or visit their website.
Find out more »Stained Glass Concert Series – Youngstown Symphony Orchestra
The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra presents the Stained Glass Concert Series. In the series, a reduced-size orchestra plays the same program at various houses of worship around the Mahoning Valley on Sunday afternoons. Admission to the concerts are free. Casual dress. Held at Niles First United Methodist Church.
Find out more »Boardman’s 23rd Annual Community Christmas
Gather your family and friends and come out to Boardman's Community Christmas. Beginning at 4:00pm, bring some natural decorations and decorate one of the Park's pine trees. Some decorating examples would be: pine cones covered in peanut butter, birdseed, cereal/popcorn strings, bagels, orange slices, use your imagine and have a great time. Call the Park office at 330-726-8105 or email [email protected] to sign up your Group/ Class/ Family to decorate one of the Park's pine trees. (Trees are limited so…
Find out more »Wigilia 2019 – A Polish Christmas Celebration
Wigilia, which literally means "Vigil" or "waiting" for the birth of Baby Jesus, is our club's annual celebration and recreation of what Poles around the world gather to do each Christmas Eve. We hope you can join us again this year to be a part of this special event, as well as, take away with you a piece of our most treasured Polish traditions. December 8, 2019 - 4:00pm Social Hour; 5:00pm-8:00pm Traditional Polish Wigilia dinner and dessert. Cocktails, dinner,…
Find out more »Ten-Minute Plays – YSU Department of Theatre and Dance
Join the Youngstown State University Department of Theatre and Dance for the eighth annual evening of Ten-Minute Plays showcasing student directors and actors in these workshop productions. The directors will explore the foundations of story-telling and develop their skills in working with actors on these exciting and innovative scripts. Free Admission. No reservations taken.
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